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N323 OYW

1996 Saab 900

Purple Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,180 mi
Last recorded80,180 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN323 OYW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 80,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 80,180 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 74,894 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 71,280 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

gearbox mountin and engine mountin weak

Pass 14 Jan 2011 71,280 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

gearbox mountin and engine mountin weak

Pass 26 Jan 2010 68,142 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 64,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 61,116 miles

near side exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2008 61,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2007 58,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 58,201 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 55,507 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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N323 OYW is a 1996 Saab 900 in Purple with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 108,260 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N323 OYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N323 OYW registered?

N323 OYW is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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